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Physical Soil Health
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0203
of water that can be stored in soil, the rate water moves through the soil, the soil’s susceptibility ... water logging or quick dry-out scenarios Conclusions In Ohio, maintaining good physical soil health is ... support crops, manage water, and resist degradation. This fact sheet is for Ohio farmers, advisors, and ...
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Plant Science – Test Tube Hydroponics
https://ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/more-you-grow/plant-science-test-tube-hydroponics
Plant your seeds into the rockwool cubes inside a seed tray. Add a little water, label your tray, and ... air, light, water, and nutrients. That's the science behind hydroponics – growing plants in ... water instead of dirt. People all over the world use hydroponics to grow crops using less space, and it ...
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Give Your Sprayer Some TLC by Properly Winterizing
with water, as explained earlier, may not completely remove chemicals from the sprayer. This could lead ... available. Wash the exterior of the equipment either in the field, away from ditches and nearby water ... practice: put the rinsate collected in the sump back into the tank, dilute it with water, and spray it in ...
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2026 STgenetics Summer Internships
https://ansci.osu.edu/november-10th-2025/2026-stgenetics-summer-internships
Center Veterinary Medicine Externship at the Ohio Heifer Center FarmFit Inside Sales & Marketing ...
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Soil Health
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0202
practices, producers in Ohio may improve not only yields but also water quality, ecosystem services, and ... animals, and humans.” More specifically, healthy soil provides five essential functions: Regulates water ... improving soil health when needed) is critical for not only food security but also water quality, air ...
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Biological Soil Health
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0205
soil structure that improves water movement and storage. Understanding soil biology not only helps ... explain why management practices—such as cover crops, manure additions, or reduced tillage—improve the ... biological soil health, helping farmers connect the science of soil biology with practical tools that support ...
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Prescribed Fire & Water Quality Basics
https://woodlandstewards.osu.edu/events/prescribed-fire-water-quality-basics
your drinking water. Join Julia DeFeo, Ohio State’s new Assistant Professor of Silviculture and Forest ... Ecology, for this webinar to learn more about how silvicultural practices like prescribed fire can ... contribute to long-term improvements in the surface water quality of forested watersheds. ...
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Two-Stage Drainage Ditches
https://agcrops.osu.edu/specialization-areas/soil-and-water-management/two-stage-drainage-ditches
this practice is not self-sustaining and requires regular “dipping” or “clean-out” to maintain drainage ... as drainage water is concentrated within the narrow channel, keeping soil particles from depositing ... within the inset channel. The small floodplains, which form from deposited sediments that eventually ...
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Ohio State rallies resources to help families during SNAP delays
https://cfaes.osu.edu/news/articles/ohio-state-rallies-resources-help-families-during-snap-delays
outreach arm, Ohio State University Extension, is stepping up to offer practical solutions, guidance and ... powerful messages we can share from OSU Extension is this: You are not alone,” said Kathy Tutt, assistant ... made from pantry staples such as tomato paste, diced tomatoes, garlic, oregano and basil, balances ...
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Dayton Metro Library Presentations
horticultural topics—from composting and native plants to vegetable gardening and pollinator support. Each ... session is crafted to engage audiences of all experience levels, offering practical tips, science-based ...